Chapter Forty Four

Ruby

"Let me go, Liam!" I yelled, managing to bite his lips hard enough to draw blood. In a swift, determined motion, I broke free from his grasp. The sudden release allowed me to regain my composure, and I glared at him in rage while he smirked.

I felt so irritated that his lips touched mine, and I took a step back, creating a safe distance, feeling gross about the forced kiss. The taste of it lingered, making my stomach turn. His smirk only added to my frustration. Even though I managed to break free physically, the icky feeling stayed with me, creating a mix of anger and disgust inside.

"Don't get shy with me, Ruby; you used to enjoy my kisses and beg for more," he retorted, a wild look in his steel grey eyes.

"Don't ever touch me again; you are a crazy bastard." I yelled, frustrated that he didn't grasp the seriousness of what he had just done. With a surge of strength and defiance, I rushed towards him, delivering a well-aimed kick to his lower region. He doubled over in pain, th